CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Managing indwelling catheters in community settings
Long-term catheterisation is indicated for a wide range of conditions and circumstances. Due...
29 Mar 2017
A framework to guide effective patient education
Nurses who understand the philosophical concept of knowledge are able to deliver patient...
27 Feb 2017
Perspectives for nurses on mental health in children and young people
An increasing number of children and young people are accessing services for a range of...
27 Jan 2017
Assessing a patient with a common dermatological problem
Skin conditions are common and patients will present in all care settings. Nurses observe...
29 Dec 2016
Intimate partner violence and the role of community nurses
Intimate partner violence is a common problem that is known to have serious and long-term...
27 Oct 2016
Tea: hydration and other health benefits
There is concern in some health profession literature and the wider media that caffeinated...
28 Sep 2016
Managing the menopause: symptoms, consequences and treatment
The menopause affects all women, and nurses in any role will come across women who have...
31 Aug 2016
Mosquito-borne infections and UK travellers
Mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting a significant number of infections around the...
28 Jun 2016
Understanding help-seeking behaviour in patients
Healthcare staff based in the community have a vested interest in understanding the help-...
26 May 2016
Identifying, diagnosing and managing skin allergies
There are several skin conditions that can be triggered by allergy. These allergies can be...
28 Apr 2016
Treatment and management of psoriasis
Psoriasis is a complex, lifelong condition requiring effective treatment and management....
30 Mar 2016
Personalised care for patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a major public health issue worldwide. It is a chronic disease that...
25 Feb 2016
Which clinical diagnostic tools are most effective for assessing opioid-dependent women...
Opioid addiction and the menopause share similar signs and symptoms, which may confuse a...
02 Feb 2016
Group B streptococcus in pregnancy: intrapartum care choices for women
Group B streptococcus (GBS) colonisation can occur intermittently in a proportion of the...
27 Nov 2015
Clinical leadership and organisational governance in primary care
This article examines nurse clinical leadership in primary care from the perspective of...
30 Oct 2015
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV seropositive adults
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) non-adherence is one of the strongest predictors of the...
25 Sep 2015
Climate change: a review of potential health consequences
Climate change results in increased levels of air pollution; airborne allergens; extreme...
28 Aug 2015
Colorectal cancer and how to avoid it
Colorectal cancer represents a significant threat to men and women and in Western societies...
26 Jun 2015